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Milbank, SD
City in Grant County, South Dakota.
Population
3,525
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,271
ZIP codes
0
Milbank and its ZIP codes
Milbank at a glance
- Milbank is about 106 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 23rd among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $56,011, 25% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,000 (40% below South Dakota) and median rent is $548 a month.
Local data for Milbank, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Milbank, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,011
Poverty rate
13.2%
Median home value
$155,000
Median rent
$548/mo
Homeownership
69.8%
Bachelor's or higher
31.2%
Median age
50.0
Average commute
9.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,406), Norwegian Americans (487), Mexican Americans (319).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grant County. PPP loans are for Milbank.
Unemployment rate
1.6%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,495
3,744 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,092
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$62.9M
FY 2026, $8,321 per person
How people get to work
Milbank, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.5%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.8%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 9.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milbank, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
532
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
8
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
25.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Milbank, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.5%
U.S. 33.3% +3.2 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
Cities near Milbank
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Twin BrooksTown | 7.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Big Stone CityCity | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| CoronaTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Ortonville, MNCity | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| StockholmTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| La BoltTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| AlbeeTown | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| StrandburgTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Nassau, MNCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| MarvinTown | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| RevilloTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Odessa, MNCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| South ShoreTown | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| WilmotCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Marietta, MNCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Bellingham, MNCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milbank, SD in?
- Milbank is in Grant County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Milbank, SD?
- About 3,525 people live in Milbank, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milbank?
- Nearby places include Twin Brooks (7.4 mi), Big Stone City (10 mi), Corona (10 mi), Ortonville, MN (11 mi), Stockholm (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023